2015 GMC Acadia Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2015 GMC Acadia has a complaint index of 28, ranking 14th out of 19 model years, and earns a Good verdict among Acadia years. Airbags are the top problem area with 108 complaints (44% share), tied to three federal recalls.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 28/100
- #14 of 19 Acadia years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 243
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16.5 city / 23.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2015 GMC Acadia problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags108 (44%)
- Electrical System37 (15%)
- Steering31 (13%)
- Other23 (9%)
- Engine22 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain18 (7%)
- Brakes16 (7%)
- Seat Belts9 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires9 (4%)
- Fuel System8 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering wheel locks up or becomes hard to turn while driving, sometimes causing a crash.
- Driver's or side curtain airbags fail to deploy during a collision, even at highway speed.
- Electrical wiring or a battery charging system fault leads to fires in the engine bay or cabin.
- Seat belts fail to lock during a crash at the same time airbags do not deploy.
- Vehicle rolls unexpectedly in reverse after being shifted into drive on an incline.
- Transmission stutters or abruptly downshifts when slowing to a stop and turning.
2015 GMC Acadia recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V334000May 10, 2023Airbags995,085 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
- NHTSA 22V246000Apr 14, 2022Airbags2,687 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366190.
- NHTSA 21V246000Apr 8, 2021Airbags108 vehicles
Air bags:critical fasteners
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
2015 GMC Acadia fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 23.5 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other Acadia years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 GMC Acadia reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Acadia has a complaint index of 28 and ranks 14th out of 19 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Acadia years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2015 GMC Acadia?
- Airbags are the top problem area, with 108 complaints making up 44% of all reports, at a median mileage of 91,841.5 miles.
- Does the 2015 GMC Acadia have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Acadia, three involving airbags (inflator explosion risk and side curtain airbag attachment) and one for suspension/tires.
- How does the 2015 Acadia compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 28, the 2015 Acadia rates better than years like 2008 (100), 2017 (94), and 2014 (83), though not as strong as top years like 2022 (0) or 2013 (6).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 GMC Acadia?
- EPA rates the 2015 Acadia at 19 mpg combined (16.5 city / 23.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400.